Senior Project Officer: Land Development Support at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agri Business / Agricultural Management / LLB (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in land reform environment. A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the Department’s policies, prescripts and practices pertaining to Land Reform. Knowledge and understanding of sector needs and business requirements. In-depth knowledge of policy development and monitoring and evaluation techniques. Knowledge and understanding of government development policies, e.g. National Development Plan, National Growth Path, Planning and Budgeting Framework, etc. Research methodology. Good corporate governance principles. Knowledge in human and financial management.
• Job related skills: Project management. Communication (verbal and written). Agricultural development. Conflict management. Stakeholder mobilisation. Financial management. Computer literacy. Information management and analytical thinking. Willingness to travel. 

DUTIES :

• Implement projects for the development of producers towards commercialisation. Assist with co-ordinating the process of identifying producers to be supported. Assist in the establishment and management of partnerships between producers and development partners. Organise capacity building and training programmes for producers. Facilitate the appointment of prospective strategic partners and service providers. Facilitate resource mapping and mobilisation of all identified farms for development in line with departmental priorities, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan of the Branch. Assist in facilitation of the development and approval of project registers.
• Assist in facilitation of farm assessment and feasibility studies. Compile reports and assist in the development of business plans. Co-ordinate processes toward approval of projects. Co-ordinate the compilation of approval documents. Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / standard operating procedures. Present the submissions to the relevant committees and structures. Promote good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human resource. Conduct ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation. Adhere to relevant prescripts and legislative framework (human and financial resources). Assist in mitigation of the identified operational and fraud risks. Adhere to internal and external controls in line with the policies.